For sale is a 1956s Rolex Oyster Perpetual Officially Certified Chronometer Tru-Beat stainless steel Ref. 6556 with original white tropical Sector dial, very rare to come across this one as its Tru-Beat jump second function is actually working, majority of this watch do not have jump second anymore after overhaul service by any Rolex Service Centre, serial number is 139429, making it a 1956 production, the watch size is approximately 33mm in diameter (without crown), 35mm (with crown), and 40mm from top to bottom, watch only no box or paper, below is a brief description:
- Case = stainless steel case body has some minor scratches and wear only, no rust or corrosion, bottom serial numbers is clearly visible between lugs
- Caseback = stainless steel screwdown caseback has some scratches, no rust or corrosion, all screw thread is good and functional, inside signed year code "I. 56"
- Crystal = original acrylic crystal has some minor scratches and wear
- Dial = original white Sector dial had naturally aged to an uneven tropical brown color, it is not signed "Tru-Beat" which is common for this model back then, some light aging but in good condition on surface (see pictures), factory tritium markers had aged modestly into an even yellowish patina , all writing is clear and visible, written "SWISS" at the bottom
- Hands = original steel leaf style hour and minute hands as well as blue steel second hand are in good and clean, works correctly
- Movement = original Rolex signed Cal. 1040 automatic winding movement with working jump second function is in running condition, not guarantee waterproof or accuracy, has not been serviced before.
- Crown = Rolex signed stainless steel screw down winding crown is good but can wind and set time
- Band = comes with a 19mm width Rolex folded oyster bracelet ref. 7835, some stretching and light wear, in 13 links, end-pieces are signed 357 on the back.
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